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A decorated shrine with three metal deity murtis seated on a gold-draped platform beneath an ornate silver-and-gold arched canopy. The central figure wears a crown, a white dhoti and an elaborate silver necklace, flanked by two smaller figures in crowns and silver ornaments. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drape the platform and arch, and yellow flower strands hang from above. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with a small flame at lower left and scattered petals on the floor. Striped cloth lies in the foreground. No people are visible.

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